Student Involvement

Senate Standing Committees

The Xavier University Student Senate’s mission is to provide representation and service to students.  The Student Senate shall organize, and provide stability and guidance to clubs and other student organizations.  Through communication with the student body, the Senate acts as a bridge between students and administration to improve the quality of life for all students associated with Xavier University.

There are five standing committees of the Senate that oversee all matters that come to the attention of the Senate: 

  • Association Affairs – deals with issues relating to the organization of the Association or the operations of any of its branches, bodies, organization, or clubs.
  • Club Relations- deals with issues relating to senate and their relationship with other clubs and organizations on campus.
  • Community Affairs – deals with issues involving student concerns relating to the Division of Spiritual Development and Association service initiatives. 
  • SGA Financial Affairs – deals with issues relating to the Division of Financial Administration, the Association budget as submitted by the President, and maintenance of various association accounts.
  • Student Life – deals with issues involving student concerns under the auspices of the Divisions of Academic Affairs and Student Development.

Senate meets every Monday from 3:00 - 5:00 pm in the  Gallagher Center.  These meetings are open to the student body.